Sky Reporter: Liverpool ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing Rumoured Swap Deal
Liverpool have no plans to entertain a swap deal involving Ryan Gravenberch, according to a trusted transfer reporter.
Recently, there were rumours from Spain suggesting a potential exchange between Liverpool and Real Madrid that would see Ryan Gravenberch move to the Bernabeu and Aurélien Tchouaméni join Anfield. However, these reports now appear to have been quickly dismissed.
Plettenberg: Gravenberch Not Leaving Liverpool
On Wednesday morning, Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg shut down the rumours, confirming that Gravenberch has no intention of leaving Liverpool. The 22-year-old is seen as a key player for the team, and there are no plans or discussions about a potential transfer in the near future.
Plettenberg also stated that Liverpool have no interest in pursuing a swap deal involving Tchouaméni at this stage.
Why Would Liverpool Let Gravenberch Leave?
The notion of letting Gravenberch go seemed implausible from the outset. The midfielder has been one of Liverpool’s standout performers this season and has outperformed Tchouaméni in several key areas. For example, Gravenberch has a higher percentage of shots on target (28.6% vs. 14.3%), more tackles and interceptions (59 vs. 48), better tackle success (58.3% vs. 47.4%), and more successful dribbles (30 vs. 7), among other metrics.
Additionally, Gravenberch has already adapted well to Arne Slot’s system at Liverpool, while Tchouaméni would face a significant challenge integrating into the Reds’ style of play.
Given Gravenberch’s positive form at Liverpool, it would make little sense for him to leave the club, especially after a difficult spell at Bayern Munich. Therefore, it’s safe to assume that Gravenberch won’t be leaving Anfield anytime soon, let alone as part of a swap deal with Real Madrid.
